For sale

$225,000

1208 Fargo Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

2beds

976sqft

$1,692/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

10,454 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$231/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Detached garageBeautiful original woodworkDarling kitchenLovely gardensSpectacular original built-insColorful flowersSun filled porch

CHARM LIVES HERE...This two bedroom home has a personality all its own! Beautiful original woodwork, a cozy brick fireplace and a sun filled porch are just the beginning. The darling kitchen features spectacular original built-ins and so much character. Outside lovely gardens and colorful flowers add to its storybook charm. Complete with a detached garage, there's simply nothing else like it.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Fireplace(s), Forced Air

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total structure area: 976
Total interior livable area: 976 sqft
Finished area above ground: 976
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

Size: 10,454 Square Feet
Dimensions: 66 x 160

Details

Parcel number: 0040704208008

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Cement Block, Concrete

Condition

Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IA

Location

Region: Spirit Lake

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $231/sqft
Tax assessed value: $140,800
Annual tax amount: $1,254
Date on market: 9/18/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2026	Listed for sale	$225,000$231/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,230 -9.6%	$140,800 +8.3%
2024	$1,360 -4.9%	$130,000
2023	$1,430 +4.4%	$130,000 +20.4%
2022	$1,370 +1%	$108,000
2021	$1,356 -6.3%	$108,000 +6.2%
2020	$1,448 +9.6%	$101,700
2019	$1,321 +3.3%	$101,700 +12.7%
2018	$1,279 +9.1%	$90,200
2017	$1,172 +1.6%	$90,200 +3.9%
2016	$1,154 +5.5%	$86,800
2015	$1,094 +12.3%	$86,800 +13.3%
2014	$974 +3.4%	$76,600
2013	$942 +14.9%	$76,600
2007	$820 +5.4%	--
2005	$778	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 51360

Getting around

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

61 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
5/10
Spirit Lake Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
7/10
Spirit Lake High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: Spirit Lake

Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.